Tunisia, French Tunisia. An Order of Glory (Order of Nichan-Iftikhar), I Class Star, c.1925

(Nishan al-Iftikhar). Instituted in 1843. 3rd Model, Type VI with Cypher of Muhammad V al-Habib (1922-1929). In silver, with a green enamelled centrepiece, ten dual-faceted star points, with six faceted rays between each star point, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "A.B."(Arthus Bertrand) on the pin, measuring 86 mm (w) x 89.5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Glory (AKA Order of Nichan-Iftikhar) was instituted in 1835 by Al-Mustafa ibn Mahmud, the Bey of Tunisia and awarded to members of the ruling house, senior public servants and to senior officers for acts of bravery. It was awarded in six grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight 1st Class, and Knight 2nd Class. The order was awarded until the constitutional role of the Bey was abolished in 1957.